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    <title>Trouble shooting</title>
    <description>Have a problem with your vehicle that you can't figure out?  Post in here and ask for help figuring it out.</description>
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      <title>Kawasaki MULE won't start ....</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2016 23:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/kawasaki-mule-wont-start.16891/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rivethead)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rivethead</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So, I have a low-hour (use is measured in hours, not miles) 1999 Kawasaki MULE.  It is the type than runs on gasoline, not diesel.  It would occasionally have hard starts, but nothing major.  Well, now it won&#039;t start at all.  I turn the key, hear a click/thunk sound, and nothing.  It doesn&#039;t even whine.  The battery is good, it has fuel, and I&#039;m not seeing any other obvious sign.  As such, I am thinking this is a dead starter.<br />
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Is analysis correct? Anything else I should try?  How hard is it...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/kawasaki-mule-wont-start.16891/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Kawasaki MULE won&#039;t start ....</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Bumper dent (Doh!)</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2015 03:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/bumper-dent-doh.14524/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rivethead)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rivethead</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So earlier in the year I went out hiking a bit.  On close to the last day, I accidently backed into a solid object and ...<br />
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(doh!)  I looked into pounding it out myself, but I&#039;d have to remove the bumper.   Anyway, I asked my regular auto tech about it and he said it would have to go to an auto body repair shop.  Considering it is pretty much cosmetic, I just let it be.<br />
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That said, I thought I&#039;d toss it out there for a second opinion.  How hard...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/bumper-dent-doh.14524/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Bumper dent (Doh!)</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ford F-150 fuel door won't stay closed ...</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2015 04:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/ford-f-150-fuel-door-wont-stay-closed.14456/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Rivethead)</author>
      <dc:creator>Rivethead</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a 2004 Ford F-150 pickup.  The last time I fueled up, I noticed the fuel door will not stay closed.  While driving it flops open and closed.  I live in one of those weird states in which it is illegal to fill up your own vehicle, so didn&#039;t see what the attendant did (or didn&#039;t) do whilst filling it up. The door itself is stock, though the fuel cap is an aftermarket locking type (fuel theft isn&#039;t uncommon in the rural area in which I live.).<br />
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Any ideas on what could be busted and/or I...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/ford-f-150-fuel-door-wont-stay-closed.14456/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Ford F-150 fuel door won&#039;t stay closed ...</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fuel Gauge Going Up And Down</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2014 10:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/fuel-gauge-going-up-and-down.8535/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Detoured)</author>
      <dc:creator>Detoured</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a 2000 Chevy Cavalier and when the gas gets to 1/4 tank, the gauge likes to move around a lot. Is there a remedy for this? It&#039;s not a big deal because I always fill up my car after a certain amount of miles, but could this lead to bigger issues?]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>7</slash:comments>
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      <title>My car has a slightly rough idle and the engine light is on?</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2014 21:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/my-car-has-a-slightly-rough-idle-and-the-engine-light-is-on.9271/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Soulwatcher)</author>
      <dc:creator>Soulwatcher</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[My car has 112k miles and never had a tune up and now it has a slightly rough idle and the engine light is on. Does anyone know what it might be I am afraid its going to need a tune up and if it does I am afraid to know how much its going to cost. Does anyone know how much a tune up costs for a 2005 Ford Taurus?<br />
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Greg]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>charging system light is turned on</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2014 02:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/charging-system-light-is-turned-on.9130/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (etcq)</author>
      <dc:creator>etcq</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[According to the manual, if this light turns on while the engine is running, there must be something wrong with the battery charging system. What do you usually do if this happens?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How to change a tire</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:23:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/how-to-change-a-tire.7787/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Michael Shoe Maker)</author>
      <dc:creator>Michael Shoe Maker</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey guys, are you having some trouble changing tires? Well, I&#039;ve taken a video of a mechanic removing and then putting back one of my front tires. Here it is and I hope this could help:<br />
<iframe width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-s9e="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bNVitmKpOzA"></iframe><br />
(I&#039;m sorry if it&#039;s not that good, it&#039;s my first video of a car repair)<br />
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Being able to change the tires of your car is very important. In order to change a tire, you should always have some tools with you. A jack, a wrench, and a metal bar. Oh, and don&#039;t forget the spare tire. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" />]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Shutting off</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2014 22:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/shutting-off.9165/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Dez97)</author>
      <dc:creator>Dez97</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I recently had my car put in the shop, because I was told that my transmission was going out the last time that I went and had my car serviced. <br />
I was driving  a few days ago and my car kept slowly shutting off, and felt almost like it was overheating. I had to stop and wait minutes before driving again out of fear that I might gt blown up in my car. <br />
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I wanted to know if anyone could tell me what is happening with my car, what steps  I need to take. <br />
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Things to know: <br />
I recently replaced...<br />
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<a href="http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/shutting-off.9165/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Shutting off</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Water build-up in the tail-lights.</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2014 04:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/water-build-up-in-the-tail-lights.6747/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Daimashin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Daimashin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There is water inside the tail-light of my car. I think there is a leak, so I went to the mechanic and he told me that I need to get the entire thing replaced. I wonder if he&#039;s telling the truth or he wants to con me? Anyone here can advise me on what to do?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>temperature gauge goes to the middle upon startup</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2014 20:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/temperature-gauge-goes-to-the-middle-upon-startup.6782/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/temperature-gauge-goes-to-the-middle-upon-startup.6782/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Michael Shoe Maker)</author>
      <dc:creator>Michael Shoe Maker</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I just bought a Toyota Corolla gli 1996 model and I just noticed a while ago that the temperature gauge goes to the middle after a few minutes of starting the vehicle. Is this normal or is there a problem that needs to be fixed? I&#039;m having doubts that the car might overheat anytime.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Weird exhaust sound.</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2014 18:49:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/weird-exhaust-sound.8043/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/weird-exhaust-sound.8043/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Ricardo187)</author>
      <dc:creator>Ricardo187</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This weird song can be heard while the car is decelerating after second 15.<br />
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<iframe width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-s9e="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0HtrKeHMutI"></iframe><br />
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What is it?]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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      <title>Passenger side locks malfunctioning.</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2014 21:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/passenger-side-locks-malfunctioning.6829/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/passenger-side-locks-malfunctioning.6829/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Daimashin)</author>
      <dc:creator>Daimashin</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These few days, the locks on the passenger sides have been going haywire. Sometimes, they work and sometimes they don&#039;t. Do you think there&#039;s a chance this could only be a hiccup or I should be ready that it&#039;s going out soon?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How to change break lights and signal lights (Toyota Corolla)</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:20:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/how-to-change-break-lights-and-signal-lights-toyota-corolla.7789/</link>
      <guid>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/how-to-change-break-lights-and-signal-lights-toyota-corolla.7789/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Michael Shoe Maker)</author>
      <dc:creator>Michael Shoe Maker</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Break lights and signal lights are important. You need them to let other drivers know what you are doing (braking) or what you would want to do (turn left or right). So it is just vital that you know how to change your break lights and signal lights whenever they get worn out. Here&#039;s another video that I captured when my mechanic (Edwin) was replacing my brake and signal lights at the back of my car:<br />
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<iframe width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" data-s9e="" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/rDHYm9vtAHI"></iframe>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What's the best idle adjustment for a Toyota Corolla 1996 GLi?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2014 02:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>http://www.gearheadcentral.com/index.php?threads/whats-the-best-idle-adjustment-for-a-toyota-corolla-1996-gli.7122/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Michael Shoe Maker)</author>
      <dc:creator>Michael Shoe Maker</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey guys, when I went to one mechanic, they adjusted the idle of my car to just below 1000 RPM. But when I went to another mechanic, he said that he had to adjust the idle and put it at about 500 RPM only. What do you think is the best idle adjustment for a 1996 Toyota Corolla GLi? What are the effects if the idle is too high or too low?]]></content:encoded>
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